Facultad Politécnica UNA

What Facultad Politécnica UNA does

Facultad Politécnica UNA (FP-UNA) is the polytechnic faculty of the Universidad Nacional de Asunción (UNA), Paraguay's largest public university, and operates as a government-recognized higher-education institution under Paraguayan public-administration frameworks including MECIP internal-control standards and Ley 5282/2014 on information access. The institution delivers 13 undergraduate degree programs (Licenciaturas and Ingenierías) across computer science, informatics engineering, marketing, production systems, electronics, electrical engineering, aeronautics, materials science, energy, atmospheric sciences, hospitality management, and information sciences, plus postgraduate master's, doctoral, and diploma offerings. It operates three physical locations — the main campus in San Lorenzo and regional filiales in Villarrica and Coronel Oviedo — and reaches students through on-campus instruction, the Educa distance-learning platform, and the Curso Preparativo de Admisión preparatory course preceding a national admission exam.

The institution maintains specialized research infrastructure including a Laboratory of Electricity for Automation and Industrial Control, X-ray diffraction equipment, an astronomical observatory (Observatorio Astronómico), and the Paraguay-Korea Centro de Innovación en TIC. Research is administered through the Unidad de Gestión de Proyectos de Investigación (UGPI), formalized under Resolución 0544/2025 and LEY 6759/2021, with funding sourced primarily from CONACYT (projects PINV01-64, PINV01-173, INIC01-373, ENER01-03). Complementing academic and research functions are an Oficina de Transferencia Tecnológica (OTRI), Startup Lab FP-UNA for entrepreneurship, the Club de Robótica, Radio Aranduka, and the SGB/OPAC library system. Student recruitment runs through the institutional web portal, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn), and induction sessions.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the operating model combines government transfers from UNA, regulated tuition (aranceles) set annually, CONACYT and other research-grant funding, and continuing-education income from diploma, language (IDIOMATIK), and extracurricular programs. Leadership is vested in a Decana (currently Prof. Ing. Silvia Teresa Leiva León, MSc.), supported by directors of Administration and Finance, Research, Internal Audit, and Academic functions, with a UGPI-led directorate handling all funded research-project administration. The institution is wholly owned by the Paraguayan state via its parent UNA, has no private-equity or venture-capital ownership, and operates under public-law constraints on pricing, governance, and procurement.

Name

Facultad Politécnica UNA

Legal name

Facultad Politécnica de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción

Website

https://pol.una.py

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Facultad Politécnica UNA is a Paraguayan public polytechnic faculty within the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, delivering 13 undergraduate engineering and science degree programs, postgraduate studies, and applied research across campuses in San Lorenzo, Villarrica, and Coronel Oviedo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Applied Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAF

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Public university programs
• Undergraduate engineering degrees
• Postgraduate professional studies
• Academic research institution

Headquarters

HQ country

Paraguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a public university, FPUNA receives government funding from the Universidad Nacional de Asunción. Students pay registration and academic fees (aranceles) for degree programs. Additional revenue comes from continuing education programs including diplomas, extracurricular courses, and language courses.
2. Research Project Funding: The institution receives funding from national and international organizations for research projects managed through the UGPI (Unidad de Gestión de Proyectos de Investigación). Projects are financed by CONACYT and other public and private entities.
3. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue generated from diploma programs, professional specialization courses, and language instruction programs (IDIOMATIK) offered through the Extension department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Facultad Politécnica UNA delivers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, computer sciences, applied sciences, and information sciences through 12+ degree programs (Licenciaturas and Ingenierías). It supplements degree programs with continuing education (diplomas, IDIOMATIK language courses), applied research services through the UGPI, technology transfer via OTRI, and entrepreneurship support through Startup Lab. The institution operates from its main campus in San Lorenzo with regional branches in Villarrica and Coronel Oviedo, supported by specialized laboratories, the Educa distance-learning platform, and the Centro de Innovación TIC Paraguay-Korea.

Product overview

Facultad Politécnica UNA is a public engineering university offering a portfolio of 13 undergraduate degree programs (Licenciaturas and Ingenierías) in areas including Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing, Production Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautics, Materials Science, Energy, Atmospheric Sciences, Hospitality Management, and Information Sciences. The institution supplements its academic offerings with technology-oriented modules including a TIC Innovation Center (Paraguay-Korea), Startup Lab for entrepreneurship, OTRI (Technology Transfer Office), a Robotics Club, distance learning platforms (Educa), and institutional Radio Aranduka. The overall portfolio represents a multi-disciplinary engineering institution rather than a single product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro de Innovación TIC Paraguay-Korea: Innovation center focused on TIC research and development established through international cooperation between Paraguay and Korea.
• Radio Aranduka
• UGPI - Unidad de Gestión de Proyectos de Investigación

Products and services

• Licenciatura en Ciencias Informáticas (LCIK) Undergraduate degree program preparing specialists in information management and computer systems programming, trained to solve real-world problems through computational solutions.
• Ingeniería en Informática (IIN) Engineering program providing scientific and professional training to identify, formulate, and manage problems related to production systems of goods and services considering human, economic, social, and environmental aspects.
• Ingeniería en Marketing (IMK) Engineering program focused on business management with specialization in Marketing Management, providing technical-professional excellence for advising and supporting decision-making.
• Ingeniería en Sistemas de Producción (ISP) Engineering program with scientific and professional training to identify, formulate, and manage problems linked to production systems activities of goods and services.
• Ingeniería en Electrónica (IEK) Engineering program developing skills to interpret, install, supervise and optimize advanced electronic technology systems, design and mount electronic systems, and select appropriate components.
• Ingeniería en Electricidad (IEL) Engineering program developing scientific, technological and operational capabilities in industrial automation, residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations of low, medium and high voltage.
• Ingeniería Aeronáutica (IAE) Engineering program training specialists in aeronautical engineering with solid knowledge of basic sciences, engineering sciences, and aeronautical engineering applications.
• Ingeniería en Ciencias de los Materiales (ICM) Engineering program developing scientific, technological and operational capabilities in characterization and synthesis of materials for specialized instrumentation, analysis, and study of mechanical properties.
• Licenciatura en Electricidad (LEL) Professional degree program training professionals to perform linking and coordination functions between Electrical Engineering areas and qualified technical operatives.
• Ingeniería en Energía (IEN) Engineering program training specialists in energy engineering with solid knowledge of basic sciences, engineering sciences, and energy engineering applications.
• Licenciatura en Ciencias Atmosféricas (LCA) Degree program training professionals to work in both public and private companies, either in institutional dependency or as independent consultants, specifically in atmospheric entities and their applications.
• Licenciatura en Gestión de la Hospitalidad (LGH) Degree program with emphases in Gastronomy, Hotels and Tourism, training versatile professionals capable of organizing, operating and managing hospitality enterprises.
• Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Información (LCI) Information science program with solid knowledge of theoretical foundations supporting Library Science and Information Science in their new trends.
• Educa - Plataforma de Educación a Distancia Online learning management system providing access to Pregrado, Grado, and Postgrado educational platforms including courses and academic resources for distance and hybrid learning.
• Oficina de Transferencia Tecnológica (OTRI) Technology transfer office managing and promoting the transfer of research results and technological developments from FPUNA to industry and society.
• Centro de Innovación TIC Paraguay-Korea Technology innovation center established through cooperation between Paraguay and Korea, serving as a hub for ICT research and development at FPUNA.
• Startup Lab FP-UNA Startup and entrepreneurship laboratory supporting innovative projects and business development from the academic community at FPUNA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Forming professionals committed to sustainable development of the country
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Compañía Comercial del Paraguay S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2026The Faculty signed a Marco Agreement of Mutual Cooperation with Compañía Comercial del Paraguay S.A. to strengthen institutional ties and promote joint initiatives. The partnership aims to drive collaborative projects benefiting both the institution and the company.
• Korea (Paraguay-Korea ICT Innovation Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational cooperation project establishing the Centro de Innovación en TIC Paraguay-Korea at the campus, focused on advancing information and communication technologies through joint research and development activities.
• CONACYT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational science and technology council that provides funding for research projects at the institution. Multiple projects including PINV01-173, PINV01-64, INIC01-373, and ENER01-03 are financed through CONACYT programs.
• Universidad Nacional de Asunción (Parent Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPUNA is a faculty within the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay's largest and most prestigious public university. The parent institution provides governance, funding mechanisms, and administrative support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) - Facultad de Ingeniería: Engineering faculty of the largest Spanish-language public university in the Americas. Comparable as a public university engineering faculty with research infrastructure and government funding, operating at larger scale.
• Universidad de Chile - Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas: Chile's premier public university's engineering and sciences faculty with strong research tradition. Comparable as a broader Latin American public institution offering engineering and applied science degrees with research depth.

Direct peers

• Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Buenos Aires (FIUBA): The engineering faculty of Argentina's largest public university. Comparable as a Latin American public university engineering faculty offering broad undergraduate engineering programs and active research at a similar regional scale.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Sede Medellín: A public Latin American university with strong engineering, sciences, and computer programs and government-funded research. Directly comparable mission and program breadth as a Spanish-language public research university.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Escuela de Ingeniería: Engineering school of a leading Chilean university with broad STEM programs and active R&D. Comparable in offering a comprehensive engineering portfolio at a Spanish-language institution with research output.
• Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC): A Spanish public polytechnic university offering broad engineering and ICT degree programs with strong applied research. Comparable in mission (technical/polytechnic focus), program breadth, and public-sector structure.
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid: A leading public polytechnic university in Spain focused on engineering, computer science, and applied research. Directly comparable as a public polytechnic with similar program structure (engineering + computer science + applied sciences) and research-driven identity.

Emerging players

• Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH): A Korean polytechnic-focused technology university partnered with FPUNA through the Paraguay-Korea ICT Innovation Center. Comparable as a technology/polytechnic university and an explicit international cooperation partner.

Regional players

• Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA): An Argentine private university focused on engineering and technology. Comparable as a Spanish-language higher-ed institution focused on STEM degrees and applied research, though operating under a different funding model.
• Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS): A polytechnic university in Ecuador offering engineering and technology programs with a similar multi-campus regional structure. Comparable as a regional Spanish-language polytechnic serving a domestic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fpuna
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBBq8AnBd78CB7S_rWWhfcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pol.una.py
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/facultad-politecnica-una
• Instagraminstagram.com/fpuna

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Facultad Politécnica UNA